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Combat Antisemitism Movement and Tel Aviv University’s Kantor Center Report shows 865 entities have adopted or endorsed the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism amid growing global acceptance.
Ultimately, everyone should clarify their familial and communal custom and conduct themselves accordingly.
If children are very young, it’s very difficult to expect them to stay quiet for a long stretch of time. As they grow older, the time they spend in services can be gradually increased.
The idea that a makom kavuah is, essentially, private property whose owner is entitled to designate who may and may not use it, is well-founded in the classic halachic literature.
What is the new name of this building, and how many floors does it now have?
Obviously, people come to synagogue not only to pray…but to socialize.
It is best, and more rewarding, when others tell us the accomplishments of our offspring, which we accept humbly and graciously.
Some people buy luxury cars/homes/jewelry because they see these things as signs of “success.” They wish to impress others with their wealth. It’s a classic stereotype of the “newly rich” that they want to flaunt their riches.
Izevel was notoriously wicked, so her name should probably be avoided. Besides, it means "island of garbage."
The covenant was a last chance for the Jewish nation to show that they were worthy of their sovereignty and wealth.
If one wishes to play video games, or to allow children to play, one needs to be quite disciplined.
What are we, a nation of sailors? We are a kingdom of priests and a holy nation!
Hate crime statistics show that crimes targeting Jews comprised 54.9% of all crimes against a religious minority.
If one fears possible threats against Jews, it is prudent not to flaunt one’s Jewishness.
Being accountable to the Department of Health is important for the confidence of our patients and demonstrates governmental verification of Bergen Hatzalah’s commitment to the highest quality of patient care,” said Bergen Hatzalah Chief Joshua Hartman.
Not only is it improper to reject a shidduch on that basis, it is foolish, and not just because marrying outside one’s ethnic heritage broadens the gene pool.
Three Chabad Chassidim, Avigdor Factor, Yossi Lipsh, and Moshe Raichman from Ramat Bet Shemesh traveled to Manama, Bahrain to print the Tanya on the Yahrtzeit of the Alter Rebbe's passing, the 24th in the month of Tevet.
Not Tel Aviv, not Yafo, Not Rishon Lezion....
Pictures by: Mendy Hechtman & Doron Horowitz / Flash90
For some, the new year is a purely secular event; for others, it has religious significance.
A person who embarks on a two-hour journey 90 minutes before Shabbat starts is an obvious sinner. He cannot claim that pikuach nefesh (preservation of life) justifies his subsequent Shabbat violations.
"A bad deal with the Iranians will have implications for our national security."
Weinstein said one thing that sets Six13 apart is their ability to perform original songs using texts from the Torah or words from the siddur.
The greatest gift we can give our children is remembering that however much we are watching them to see what they are doing with their lives, they are watching us to see what we are doing with ours.
Since ancient DNA research deals with people who once lived, it should therefore respect them.
Wolfing down mass quantities is inadvisable and is gluttony masquerading as some sort of religious fulfillment.
Today's question is less as to where this photo was taken, but why we chose this photo on this particular news day.
Bars, by definition, are places where people gather to drink alcoholic beverages … a classic place for idle chatter, gossip, and excessive frivolity.
The activities related to history, art, and culture are taking place from October 31 to November 28.
It is worth reiterating that playing these games should be a temporary pause from the more spiritual pursuits of the day – and not the focus of Shabbat itself. That focus is properly divine service and the perfection of our souls.


